Topic: Super Moon (Read 1448 times)

78bex · « **on:** 11 November 2016, 01:21:23 »

Closest approach since 1948, if it`s clear go out on Sunday or Monday night

Varche · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 November 2016, 10:00:37 »

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #2 on:** 11 November 2016, 12:02:45 »

Roughly 10% larger.

ronnyd · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 November 2016, 16:42:01 »

Does it mean stronger tides?

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #4 on:** 11 November 2016, 17:37:33 »

Does it mean stronger tides?

Good question.......one I don't know the answer to.

Sir Tigger KC · « **Reply #5 on:** 11 November 2016, 18:02:32 »

Quote from: ronnyd on 11 November 2016, 16:42:01
Does it mean stronger tides?

Good question.......one I don't know the answer to.

Yes.

As the Moon will be closer to the Earth than normal, it's gravitational pull will be stronger, causing higher high tides and lower low tides.

I think Lincolnshire might get flooded!

Tony H · « **Reply #6 on:** 11 November 2016, 21:50:52 »

Does it mean stronger tides?

Nope the tides will not be as high as the usual equinox tides due to the reletive position of the sun and the moon.